North Gwinnett (Suwanee, Ga.) at McEachern (Powder Springs, Ga.)
Mitch Hyatt and North Gwinnett will look to stave off McEachern in the Corky Kell Classic.
Photo by Dennis Carter
It's a rematch of a Class 6A state semifinal game won by North Gwinnett last December. No. 20 McEachern aims not only avenge that loss in Saturday's season opener but also to be playing on the last weekend of the season to win its first state title. Optimism for that scenario is high as the Indians return five starters on each side of the ball. This includes a pair of players rated five stars by 247Sports: offensive lineman Chuma Edoga (a USC commit) and running back Taj Griffin (Oregon). North Gwinnett returns only seven total starters but has a five-star prospect of its own in offensive tackle
Mitch Hyatt (Clemson).
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Just the facts: This is one of seven matchups to be played over two days in the 23rd annual Corky Kell Classic. The event is traditionally played at the Georgia Dome but was moved to McEachern this year because the Atlanta Falcons are hosting an NFL preseason game. … McEachern is quarterbacked by sophomore
Bailey Hockman, son of head coach Kyle Hockman. As a freshman, Hockman was thrown into a starting role (in place of the injured Ty Clemons) and led his team to three playoff victories.
Mitch Stephens: McEachem 21, North Gwinnett 20
Kevin Askeland: McEachern 35, North Gwinnett 28
Jamie DeMoney: McEachern 28, North Gwinnett 17
Stephen Spiewak: McEachern 17, North Gwinnett 10
Leland Gordon: McEachern 27, North Gwinnett 22
Colin Ward-Henninger: North Gwinnett 17, McEachern 14
